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Sunflower Seeds - Lemon Queen
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Sunflower Lemon Queen (Helianthus Annuus Lemon Queen) - Lemon Queen Helianthus is excellent for attracting birds, butterflies, and lots of attention! Grown from Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds, this impressive annual produces a central stalk and blooms up to 12 inches and then produces several side shoots each with their own lemon yellow blooms.MORE SUNFLOWERS OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
69 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 15 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 - 1 inch
SOWING RATE
29 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 30 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Sunflower Lemon Queen (Helianthus Annuus Lemon Queen) - Lemon Queen Helianthus is excellent for attracting birds, butterflies, and lots of attention! Grown from Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds, this impressive annual produces a central stalk and blooms up to 12 inches and then produces several side shoots each with their own lemon yellow blooms. Sunflower Lemon Queen gets between 60 - 72 inches tall and will produce blooms in about 100 days after sowing the Sunflower seeds.
Grow Lemon Queen Sunflowers in a sunny location in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall.
After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and the soil has been loosened. Space the Sunflower seeds 6 inches apart, cover the seed 1 - 1/2 inch deep, and thin the Sunflower seedlings to 12 - 18 inches apart. Fertilizer should coincide with plants needs. If needed apply fertilizer at a rate of 2 - 2 1/2 lbs of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet as a side dressing before the plants reach 12 inches in height.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
